Pale ale that is full bodied, smooth with well developed hop flavours.

PEDAVENA (ITALY) 5%

Mainly known for their wines, Italians can make a crisp lager too.

RADEBERGER (GERMANY) 4.8%

Crisp, clean easy drinking lager

STIEGL (AUSTRIA) 4.9%

Golden lager that garners its taste from pale malts and subtle hops.

STRAWBERRY FRULI (Only available in one size) 4.1% 250ml $7.49

This beer is made with 30% real strawberries, its awesome.

3 DRAUGHTS OF THE MONTH

Each month we feature THREE draughts of the month. Please ask your server for details.

MIX IT UP ?

BLACK AND TAN (BIANCO NERO) (Only available in one size) $8.19

Harp lager with Guinness layered on top in a 20oz glass.

CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY (Only available in one size) $9.95

Fruli strawberry beer layered with Guinness in a 20oz glass.

CROWN FLOAT (Only available in one size) $8.19

Cider with Guinness layered on top in a 20oz glass.

FORBIDDEN FRUITY (Only available in one size) $9.95

75% Kronenbourg Blanc, 25% Fruli Strawberry beer

SNAKE BITE (Only available in one size) $8.19

Lager and cider combined in a 20oz glass.

BOTTLED BEERS OF THE MONTH

Each month we feature several bottles of the month. These beers are generally seasonal or beers that we receive on special order and are unavailable to the average consumer.† These are in limited quantity so drink them while you can.† Prices vary from bottle to bottle.† All these beers are on display in the Abbey with full descriptions.† Feel free to have a look.

TRAPPIST BEERS

ACHEL 8 (BELGIUM) 8%

330ml bottle

$13.95

Light cloudy golden ale with clove, citrus and banana flavours.

CHIMAY BLEUE CAP (BELGIUM) 9%

330ml bottle

$13.95

Extra strong brown ale, well balanced hops and malts with a yeasty flavour.

CHIMAY WHITE CAP (BELGIUM) 8%

330ml bottle

$13.95

Golden amber Trappist ale with a fruity hoppy flavour.

CHIMAY RED CAP (BELGIUM) 7%

750ml bottle

$23.95

Red brown ale with spicy, fruity flavours.

ROCHEFORT "6" (BELGIUM) 7.5%

330ml bottle

$13.95

Copper coloured with a slightly sweet finish. Lightest of the Rochefort family.

ROCHEFORT "8" (BELGIUM) 9.2%

330ml bottle

$13.95

Chestnut coloured, fruity aroma, malt and chocolate finish.

ROCHEFORT "10" (BELGIUM) 11.3%

330ml bottle

$15.95

Dark brown in colour with lots of chocolate flavour and aroma.

WESTMALLE DUBBEL (BELGIUM) 7%

330ml bottle

$13.95

Brown colour from the dark malts and candy sugars used to make this beer.

WESTMALLE TRIPLE (BELGIUM) 9.5%

330ml bottle

$15.95

Extremely pale with delicious citrus and honey flavours.

Trappist beers are regarded as possibly the finest, most complex beers in the world.

Trappist beers are brewed in monasteries by monks.†There are seven remaining Trappist breweries in the world and here at Pub Italia we have beer from the five that are still available on private order.

All of our Belgian beers are only available in limited supply. We apologize for any shortages.

ABBEY BEERS

KARMELEIT TRIPLE (BELGIUM) 8.4%

330ml bottle

$13.95

Blond, robust, smooth and fruity 3 grain beer

KWAK (BELGIUM) 8.4%

330ml bottle

$13.95

Caramelized flavours with a nice dark fruity finish

ST. BERNARDUS ABT 12 (BELGIUM) 10%

750ml bottle

$23.95

This dark, full bodied beer is one of the most full flavoured beers around.

"BEER IS LIVING PROOF THAT GOD LOVES US AND WANTS US TO BE HAPPY" — Benjamin Franklin

The first detailed account of beer was made more than 5,000 years ago. While historians believe that the Middle East and Egypt were the birthplace of beer, brewing quickly traveled to Europe. In the medieval period the practice of growing grains to make beer had become so widespread that beer was becoming a serious competitor for wine-the alcoholic drink that had previously reigned supreme in some societies. Monasteries across Europe fostered the art of brewing and the early church looked kindly on ale believing it to be a blessing from God.

This history is reflected today here at Pub Italia, where the enjoyment of beer (as well as wine and other beverages of choice) occurs in in our cosy, medieval atmosphere.